Trek brief Info: Type of the tour: Combined Tour (Jeep and trekking/hiking). Tour season: May - October Duration: 15 Group size: 1 - 15 pax Category: Moderate Start/Finish: Savnob – Ruj valley -– Pasor village – Khasrazdara – Freezing wall – Pasor village. Distance: 118 km Total difference in altitude: 1500m Highest point: 4000m Highest camp: 4700m
General information: The first part of trek started in Savnob village to Ruj valley. One of the most beautiful valley with snow covered summits and glaciers in Central Pamirs. The landscapes and the views are breathtaking.
The second part of the trek start in Pasor, a small village in the northern Bartang valley. The total distance of 68 km can be divided in to 3 -4 day trek, depending on your fitness level. On the trek your will follow the Khafrazdara River upstream through its valley. Landscape and underground change from a narrow valley and gravel path, over the highland grass areas to rocky tracks and hilly snow covered plains.
Several small streams, fed by melting snows, provide you with clean and fresh water. Although it is one of the most remote areas in the Pamirs, it is partly inhabited by shepherd, watching over their cattle. Therefore, the path is easy to follow most of the time.
What to take: Beside warm clothes, standard camping gear and a topographic map, there is no special equipment needed in summer. If you do not want to carry your gear yourself, mountain approved donkeys are available in Pasor for 30$. If you are not familiar with mountain hiking, a guide is highly recommended.
Day01
Arrival in Dushanbe collapse
Meeting and welcoming the guests in airport. Transfer to hotel. Evening walks across Dushanbe. Overnight in Hotel. B/L/D.
Day02
Dushanbe to Kalai Khumb collapse
Departure to the Pamirs via Tawildara and Khaburabad pass (3252m) or via Kulyab region. When we pass over Khaburabad to Kalaikhum, the scenery and the people change again. The people here are Pamiris with their own languages. Kalaikhum is located on the Pjanj River, a major tributary of the famous Amu Darya (Oxus) River. Accommodation in a private guesthouse in Kalaikhum. B/L/D.
Day03
Kalai -Khumb - Savnob collapse
Today, we drive through the spectacular Bartang valley, dotted with small villages. The decor is mainly mineral, except around the villages where a few cultivated plots and a few poplars provide a little greenery. Considered one of the most beautiful valleys in the western Pamirs, the Bartang valley is famous for its hikes, the hospitality of its villages, as well as its musicians. We reach Savnob late in the afternoon and begin preparations for the trek. Overnight in Homestay
Day04
Savnob – Ruj camping site collapse
The trek start in Savnob village in Bartang valley. On the trek, you will follow Shabarif River upstream through Ruj valley. Landscape and underground change from a narrow valley and gravel path rocky tracks and hilly snow covered plains. Ruj one of the remotest valley in Bartang valley. This valley also highest pasture in Bartang and many peoples of Upper Bartang valley still sow barley and peas there. Approximately from Savnob to Ruj is 6h trek. Camp for the first night in Ruj. Distance: 12 km Time: 6h Altitude: 3500m
Day05
Ruj – View point collapse
Next day from Ruj campsite, we start trek to view point. Yazgulyam Range passes through this valley. In the same Yazgulyam Range where Revolution Peak 6974 m is located, there is a peak named after the 26 Baku Commissars 6834 m above sea level. Behind it, to the west, is the double-headed peak of the Paris Commune 6537 m above sea level. At 6974 m, it is the highest point in the eastern part of the Yazgulyam Range. The mountain consists of an enormous mass with three summits covered with snow and ice, and it is the source of the Fedchenko Glacier, which rises on its northwestern face. After 6 hours trek we will reach to the top of the 4700m top of the mountains. From there we will see all above-mentioned snow covered peaks: Labnazar 5990m, Revolution Uzhniy 6974m, 26 Baku Commissars 5094.78 m, Paris Commune 6537 m, Khurjin pass 4810m, Bulgaria 5100m and others that more than 6000m high. Enjoy the view! Overnight in tent. Distance: 13 km Time: 5h - 6h Altitude: 4700m
Day06
Viewpoint – Savnob collapse
Today it is going down the ways back is always faster. In this case because you are almost constantly walking downwards. You know the way you know the good resting points. Take some extra breaths of this clean airs, have a sip of the fresh spring water. Overnight in Homestay in Savnob. Altitude – 2600m
Day07
Savnob – Pasor village collapse
Driving from Savnob to Pasor village. Enjoy the places. Walking around the village visit one of the famous shrine (mazar) in Bartang valley – Khojai Alamdor. Preparations for the trek. Overnight in Homestay. Distance – 35 km Altitude – 2992m
Day08
Pasor village to Second shepherd hut collapse
Start of the trek from Pasor to second shepherd hut. Enjoying the beautiful scene of Khafraz valley. The luggage are transported on the donkeys. After 8 km, you will reach the first rest stop, than again 3km, both with shade and fresh water. Laying tents are recommended at the last pasture house beside a tiny lake. Overnight in tents. Distance: 16,3 km Height: 940m 118m Camp Height: 3814 m asl.
Day09
Second shepherd hut - Lozarbun collapse
Continue trekking from shepherd hut to Lozarbun (the bottom of the Grizhmaylo Glacier). Laying tents, overnight in tents. Distance: 8.3 km Height: 408m 191m Camp Heigh: 4024m asl.
Day10
Lozarbun over the glacier start of Grumm-Grizhmaylo Glacier collapse
Continue the trek from Lozarbun over the glacier start of Grumm-Grizhmaylo, enjoying the glacier walk, and the mountain ranges covered with snow and glacier and the sunny day. Having Picnic. Descend to Lozarbun and shepherd hut. Laying tents and staying in tents. Distance: 19 km Height: 510m 510m Camp Heigh: 4024m asl.
Day11
Shepherd hut - Pasor village collapse
Descent from Shepherd hut to Pasor village. End of the trek. Resting. Overnight in Home stay. Distance: 24.6 km Height: 309m 1348m Camp Height: 2992m asl.
Day12
Pasor village - Siponj collapse
Driving from Pasor to Siponj village down to Bartang valley. Arrival in Sponj village. Walking around the village. Visiting the petroglyphs sites. Overnight in Homestay.
Day13
Siponj - Kalai -Khumb collapse
Driving from Siponj to Kalai -Khumb. Arrival in Kalai-Khumb. Overnight in guesthouse.
Day14
Kalai - Khumb - Dushanbe collapse
Driving from Kalai - Khumb to Dushanbe. Arrival, overnight in hotel.
Day15
Flight home collapse
Drop off to airport, flight home.